Are state machines project-wide or node-specific?
Cairn models states and transitions at the node level, so behavior belongs to the component or subsystem it describes.
AI-assisted state machines for physical system behavior
Cairn helps engineers describe how a system behaves over time. Generate state machines for a node or subsystem, then inspect states, transitions, triggers, guards, actions, and timing annotations as part of the same engineering model.
Behavior should not be hidden in prose. It should be visible, connected, and reviewable.
What you bring
- A node or subsystem
- Known operating modes
- Fault or maintenance scenarios
- Timing assumptions
What Cairn creates
- States scoped to a node or subsystem
- Initial, normal, and final states
- Transitions between states
- Triggers, guard conditions, and actions
- Optional timing annotations for simulation
What this helps you do
Many systems fail because the team agrees on structure but not behavior. Cairn helps capture operating modes, transitions, fault states, maintenance modes, and other behavior patterns before they become implementation surprises.
Why this is different from a drawing
A diagram can show a state machine, but Cairn keeps behavior attached to the model element it describes. That behavior can be inspected alongside requirements, interfaces, verifications, and other artifacts.
FAQ
Can AI generate a first pass?
Yes. Cairn can help generate an initial behavior model from system context, but engineers should review and refine it.
Can behavior connect back to requirements?
Yes. Behavior lives in the same model as requirements, interfaces, verifications, and trace links.